Whether it be trying local foods or visiting popular attractions, Lancashire has something for everyone. There’s also a plethora of beautiful scenic walks as well as iconic monuments to see in the county.
We asked readers of the Lancashire Post for their recommendations on things to do in the area and the response was overwhelming. So here are 17 things every visitor to Lancashire should do before they leave...
7. Have a Wallings Ice Cream
Visitors to Lancashire should visit the rural complex which sells their own produce in a farm shop as well as their ice cream parlour. | Google
8. Visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The famous amusement park offers unmissable entertainment for the whole family all year round. | National World
9. Go and see Darwen Tower
The Tower can be seen on the horizon from miles away and likewise, the views from the top of the Tower on a clear day are breathtaking. | Google
10. Buy some Lancashire Cheese
A good, true Lancashire cheese has a texture that is light and fluffy, and a buttery, long-lasting flavour. | Contributed
11. Try a Chorley cake
The pastry, which is synonymous with Chorley, is made using currants, sandwiched between two layers of unsweetened shortcrust pastry. | Dr Greg
12. Eat some Morecambe Bay Potted Shrimp
The traditional recipe of these Lancashire shrimp goes back hundreds of years and promises a delicious taste and unique texture. | Paul Heyes Photo: Paul Heyes